La cage aux partouzes
La cage aux partouzes

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La cage aux partouzes

1977
Movie
Adult · 18+
80 min
French

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users93%
Director: Édouard MolinaroGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A gay couple, nightclub owners in Saint-Tropez, must pretend to be a heterosexual family to meet the conservative parents of one of their son's fiancées. The strait-laced future in-laws, prominent politicians, are unaware of their future son-in-law's partner's true identity and profession.

Critical Reception

La Cage aux Folles was a massive critical and commercial success, praised for its humor, performances, and progressive themes for its time. It became one of the highest-grossing foreign films in the United States and earned widespread international acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hilarious and surprisingly heartwarming comedy with strong performances.

  • A landmark film for LGBTQ+ representation, celebrated for its wit and charm.

  • Brilliantly balances slapstick humor with genuine emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences adored the film for its laugh-out-loud comedy, the chemistry between the lead actors, and its touching portrayal of love and family. Many viewers appreciated its bold stance on LGBTQ+ issues for the era and its timeless humor.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Director and Best Screenplay), won two Golden Globe Awards (Best Foreign Film and Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical/Comedy for Michel Serrault), and nominated for three BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's success led to two sequels and a successful Broadway musical adaptation.

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